How far is Loveland, CO from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Loveland, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loveland and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loveland and Commerce City.
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Start on East 6th Street
40 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · 14th Street Southeast
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Continue on East State Highway 402
2084 ft · 42 sec · East State Highway 402
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard
1042 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dexter Street
946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left
732 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loveland and Commerce City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Loveland and Sunny near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loveland to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Loveland and 24.2 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loveland and Sunny near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loveland and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 41.4 mi (66.63 km).
#1 Loveland
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 83,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3977600, -105.0749800 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.05 | $16.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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